#4D5661 Hex Color
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#4d5661 is a dark, muted blue with gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious feel that suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant dark background, especially with white text. The hex code #4d5661 provides about 7.4:1 contrast with white, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4d5661
What is #4d5661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5661 is rgb(77, 86, 97), in HSL hsl(213, 11%, 34%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #4d5661?
#4d5661 works well with white, pale stone, muted sage, and burgundy, which add contrast or restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base in brand palettes and interface surfaces. Use burgundy for small accents and lighter neutrals for spacious layouts.
Is #4d5661 readable on white or black?
#4d5661 has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.